New York Jews Gather at Ohel

Hundred of Shluchim, friends and Baalei Batim from the New York Metropolitan area gathered at the Ohel for a Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen.

The Farbrengen, organized by Lubavitch Youth Organization -Tzach – was an evening of connection with the Rebbe and re-dedication to his teachings.

Rabbi Shmuel Butman, Director Lubavitch Youth Organization, introduced his long time friend Michael Scharf, former president of the Park East Synagogue and now resident of Palm Beach, Florida.

Scharf spoke of how the Rebbe “reached” the depth of the Neshomo of every Jew and helped each individual, on his/her personal level reach their own individuality and potential.

“The first thing I do each morning is to look at the pictures of the Rebbe with my family. The Rebbe is my continuous source of leadership and inspiration,” Scharf said.

Rabbi Moshe Feller, director, Chabad Lubavitch of the Midwest, inspired the crowd with his unique style. Rabbi Feller spoke – with the illustration of many stories– of the inspiration, the vision and the mission of the Rebbe to reach all Jews as well as to all human beings.

The Farbrengen included a special treat, the “Chasidishe Kapelye” – the Chassidic Choir sang “the Rebbes Niggunim” – the Rebbe’s songs. Berel Zucker served as conductor and soloist.

“This was an evening of inspiration and motivation, dedication and commitment,” said Rabbi Butman, “we would like to thank all the Shluchim for their dedication, great work and activities and for their efforts for this Farbrengen at the Ohel.”